Where to Find Agatized Wood in New Mexico
New Mexico has 7 mapped collecting spots that report agatized wood, spread across 4 counties. The largest share sits in Bernalillo County County with 3 spots. 7 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Map of 7 agatized wood collecting spots in New Mexico
Best counties for agatized wood in New Mexico
Ranked by the number of mapped agatized wood spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Bernalillo County3 spots
- Catron County2 spots
- Sandoval County1 spot
- Valencia County1 spot
Every agatized wood spot we track in New Mexico
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isleta PuebloTribal Road 12 | Bernalillo County | 34.9075, -106.6744 | Public | |
| Pajarito MesaOld Pajarito Road | Bernalillo County | 34.9948, -106.7656 | Public | |
| Rio Puerco Valley | Bernalillo County | 35.0755, -106.9489 | Public | |
| Horse Camp CanyonNew Mexico 36 | Catron County | 34.5144, -108.3803 | Public | |
| QuemadoUS 60 | Catron County | 34.3416, -108.4927 | Public | |
| Albuquerque | Sandoval County | 35.2121, -106.8623 | Public | |
| Los Lunas | Valencia County |
| 34.7575, -106.8935 | Public |
Before you go
Read the agatized wood identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Agatized Wood in the encyclopedia.
Agatized Wood in New Mexico FAQ
Where can you find agatized wood in New Mexico?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Bernalillo County County, Catron County County, and Sandoval County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many agatized wood spots are mapped in New Mexico?+
7 spots across 4 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect agatized wood in New Mexico?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 7 of the 7 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt agatized wood in New Mexico with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
